Nurses face a host of different injury risks. They can be injured when lifting patients, they could be injured by needlesticks and on and on. This is not the most dangerous profession in the United States, but it is certainly one that is associated with its fair share...
Workplace Injuries
What are the most common injuries for healthcare workers?
Healthcare workers operate in a relatively dangerous industry. The job itself creates numerous demands that are hard on the human body. From incredibly long shifts to the strenuous requirements of hands-on patient care, healthcare workers often find themselves in very...
Confined spaces are very treacherous for workers
The thought of being in a confined space might make you fearful if you are claustrophobic. But there are many more dangers associated with being in close quarters than that. Some of them can lead to serious injuries or be deadly. Workers like electricians, farm...
4 top causes of workplace fatalities
While steps have been taken through the years to make workplaces safer, injuries and fatalities still occur. In fact, OSHA estimates there are still approximately 12 work-caused fatalities each day in the U.S. Even though there are many causes of workplace...
Understanding the physical toll of hotel housekeeping work
As one of the top vacation destinations in the world, Florida has a multitude of hotels and resorts of all kinds. Hotel housekeepers make up an important part of the state’s workforce. Whether this is your full-time, year-round occupation or a summer job during...
Why is fishing such a dangerous occupation?
Fishing is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs that anyone can do in the United States. It may not be the largest industry, but the rate at which people are injured or even lose their lives on the job is very high. But why is this? From the outside,...
If a job looks dangerous, can you refuse to do it?
Your boss can give you assignments at work that you have to follow through on, and there is always a risk you could be injured on the job. In some industries, such as the construction industry, the risk is relatively high. But you could be injured in virtually any...
2 common hazards construction workers face
Construction workers face significant hazards on the job. It’s up to the construction company to ensure that these workers have what they need to remain safe. This includes proper equipment, protocol and training. Some hazards are more common in construction than...
Safety is especially crucial for those who work in labs
Many people who spend their careers working in labs are highly committed scientists, researchers, doctors and others who wouldn’t want to work anywhere else. However, most lab work comes with some serious risks. Over 500,000 people in the U.S. work in labs. Among the...
Sunburns at work: If you’re outside, you’re at risk
The Florida sun is nothing if not intense. Many workers spend their days in the hot sun for hours at a time. Even if they take time to cool off or drink water, there are other risks that they could face. One of the greatest risks to outdoor workers in Florida is...